Resources for Coordinators

Join the Gardens Network

As a garden leader, do you feel like you’re carrying all the weight on your shoulder? Are you scrambling to find resources and constantly frustrated because you’re being sent in circles whenever you have any questions? Help yourself by becoming a member of the Gardens Network!

Registration Materials

Use these materials to create a registration packet for your garden. Both PDF and Word Document versions are available. Please use the version that better suits you and change the information as needed to match your garden’s operations.

Half Mile Radius Garden Maps:

*Please insert the map on the back of your demographics form or print copies to have available at your garden registration day.

Garden Management 101

A community garden is a wonderful resource, but it requires some work and commitment to create and maintain. Community gardens function best when volunteers collaborate to coordinate the garden. These resources have been developed to help volunteer community garden leaders manage their gardens.

Special Needs Resources

The individuals, families, and households with plots in Madison’s community gardens are a diverse group. Those with physical and other challenges can participate in the valuable and satisfying act of gardening if gardens are designed inclusively. When designing a new garden, or making improvements to an existing garden, these resources provide thoughtful suggestions.